]> 2026-07-31T07:29:21+00:00 WBR0026 0 en Colchicine NSAIDs NSAIDs is the correct answer. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen or indomethacin, are the best initial therapy for acute pericarditis. Morphine Prednisone Diuretics This patient;s presentation is classic for acute pericarditis. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen or indomethacin, are the best initial therapy for acute pericarditis. Management requires treatment for the underlying cause. The majority of cases, the specific cause of pericarditis is not identified, therefore they are assumed to be caused by Coxsackie B virus and treated with NSAIDs. Colchicine has been proved to decreased the recurrences.<br/> '''Educational Objective:''' NSAIDs, such as indomethacin and aspirin, are the best initial therapy for acute pericarditis. Colchicine decreases recurrences.<br/> '''References:''' Master the Boards for Step 2CK, 2013 edition, page 99 Pharmacology Internal medicine Raviteja Reddy Guddeti MBBS, Aarti Narayan MBBS (Reviewed by Gonzalo Romero) B Cardiology Cardiovascular 2020-10-27T23:05:59Z 2459150.4624884 WBR0026